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Molecular Structures Core

Overview of Services

The Molecular Structures Core allows researchers to determine the structures and dynamics, or motions, of large molecules such as proteins and DNA in order to understand how they interact with each other and with small molecules such as drugs.

The facility is equipped with a Bruker D8 Venture MetalJet X-ray diffraction system with a Photon II detector. The facility will be adding new instrumentation this year, including a Bruker 600 MHz NMR spectrometer with a TCI cryoprobe, a Bruker 800 MHz NMR spectrometer with a TCI cryoprobe, and a SCOUT crystal-screening robot. In addition to state-of-the-art equipment used to examine large molecules, the Molecular Structures Core has experienced staff to help design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze data, provide training, and operate equipment.

The facility regularly works with researchers within UA's College of Science, College of Medicine, and College of Pharmacy, as well as industry partners dedicated to the research and development of pharmaceuticals and biotechnology.